AT info / links
Trainings :
AAC trainings & training sources
SMoRRES trainings are to help staff & caregivers break the ice in trying, using, modeling, messing up and trying again to incorporate augmentative /alternative communication (AAC) modalities into our daily interactions.
AAC training sources
Angelmann Syndrome Foundation - Stepping out into AAC
ATIA
Communication in Rett Syndrome
OCALI Assistive Technology Internet Modules
Rett University
https://thinksmartbox.com/academy-interest/
TEA LEARN
AAC-Augmentative and Alternative Communication
CTEC channel-youtube. Communication Technology Education Center
Boardmaker
Complex Communication Needs
CCN & CVI - video-Archived webinar with Kathy Howery & Maren Barros from November 2019 CCN PLC
Mounts for devices-training video - tobii-dynavox training hub
Core Vocabulary
Our core vocabulary is the group of words that we use the most as we communicate with each other every day, across all settings and for all possible functions and purposes. For students with complex communication needs, we develop systems so students can use these words in different modalities.
A Core Board is a manual communication system, usually made of paper or cardboard, which has collection of picture symbols representing words from core vocabulary. Words are usually organized by part of speech.
This core vocabulary board is one that we use a lot at EE. It is inexpensive and is available through Region IV, right here.
Links and resources for core vocabulary
Project Core is a rich well of valuable resources, including training modules located right here.
Language Lab provides this list of 100 words most frequently used in by American English speakers, as recommended for AAC users.
This is a link to a list of 500 high-frequency English words ordered by frequency of use
This a a link to a liat of 500 high-frequency English words in alphabetical order.
DIGITAL RESOURCES
Evaluation / Recommendation for AT/AAC: protocols & strategies
Eye-Gaze
Eye-gaze with etran frame - handout from CallScotland
Low-tech methods - videos
Non complex choice board- blog post with example
Tips for low-tech eye-gaze communicators- blog post
Ipads- Accessibility & FAQ
Lending Resources
Texas Technology Access Program- will ship all over the state but also has demonstration centers. In Austin @10100 Burnet Road, Bld 137, Suite 1.146B
Myths about AT and AAC
Social Stories
Links and resources for social stories
Criteria for social stories, as formulated by Carol Gray, is here
Developing self-talk, internal dialogue, blog post, "Just Talking to Myself Don't Mind Me".
